The Olympics in memes and broken TV sets

Memes abound online inspired by Olympic moments, sporting and not-so-sporting. Also, French handballers break up a TV set in a demonstration of zeal. Finally, François Hollande's birthday is marked by Internet users.

He’s an Irish journalist with a background in law. He also holds a Masters in Conflict and Security Studies from Sciences Po Paris. His special interests are online media as well as French politics.

EMMA JAMESMedia Correspondent

Emma James is a British TV and radio journalist. As well as presenting and reporting for the BBC and ITV, Emma also spent a year making programmes about equestrianism! She's a staunch Stade Francais rugby fan and doting beagle owner.